Billionaire tax, affordable housing: See the measures on California’s November ballot
On Nov. 3, Californians will vote on 14 statewide ballot measures on environment, taxation, election, housing and healthcare.
After latest election tallies, Bonner and Warren secure wins for Alameda County judgeships
Two candidates of the primary election have won seats outright on the Alameda County Superior Court bench.
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Livermore City Council
Livermore seats new City Council
Mayor John Marchand, who ran for reelection unopposed in the Nov. 5 general election, reclaimed his seat at the helm while new council members, District 3 representative Steven Dunbar and Kristie Wang of District 4, joined the council for the first time.
Dunbar, Wang poised to join Livermore City Council
Steven Dunbar claimed victory in the three-person race for Livermore City Council District 3 with a 10% lead while District 4 leader Kristie Wang — who is up by nearly 20% — held off on calling the contest, following an updated tally from election officials on Monday afternoon.
Soules admits defeat likely, leader Wang awaits final results in Livermore Council District 4 race
Initial election tallies point to a Kristie Wang victory in Livermore City Council District 4 and a lead of 200-plus votes for Steven Dunbar in District 3, but ongoing ballot counts could shake up the leaderboard in the coming days.
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Livermore School Board
LVJUSD board approves map for by-trustee area elections
Livermore school board members unanimously approved a by-trustee area map referred to as Olive 2 to be used beginning 2026, pending approval by the Alameda County Committee on School District Organization.
Kaplanis and VandenHeuvel voted onto Livermore school board
Deena Kaplanis and Christiaan VandenHeuvel are set to become the newest trustees on the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Board of Education, following a race crowded with six contenders.
VandenHeuvel leapfrogs Tufts in race for second seat on Livermore school board
Amid ongoing ballot counts, Christiaan VandenHeuvel overtook Maggie Tufts in the race for the second and final seat on the LVJUSD Board of Education by about 400 votes, according to updated tallies from election officials on Monday afternoon.
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Livermore Area Recreation and Park District
LARPD candidates share priorities leading up to November election
Livermore voters will have to choose between the experience of two incumbents and the eagerness of two challengers who want to try new things as residents get set for the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Board of Directors race this November.
District Attorney Recall
Alameda County supervisors hold public interviews for district attorney
Seven finalists still in the running to take over the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office gave their pitches to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. A final selection is due next week.
Supes nail down timeline, process for picking interim DA
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday laid out a process for appointing an interim district attorney to replace Pamela Price, who was recalled from office in last month’s election.
Debate on Alameda County DA recall heats up ahead of Election Day
With less than a week to go until the upcoming November election in which Alameda County residents will make a final decision on a measure to recall first-term District Attorney Pamela Price, the pro- and anti-recall campaigns are continuing to battle one another in the push to win over voters.
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State Senate
Republican Shoemaker, Democrat McNerney face off for State Senate District 5
State Senate District 5 candidates Democrat Jerry McNerney and Republican Jim Shoemaker aim to win voter approval this November from residents in four counties, including a significant part of the Tri-Valley.
Shoemaker, McNerney headed to runoff for State Senate District 5
The south end of the Tri-Valley is set to have a new representative in the State Senate following this year’s general election, with the top two candidates in the March primary race for the seat set to continue their campaigns in the coming months and square off on November’s ballot.
Measure II – Dublin Boulevard Extension
Dublin voters pass measure allowing city to develop Crosby property
Dublin City Council gained the power to break the eastern urban limit line and allow limited commercial development on the unincorporated buffer between Dublin and Livermore called the Crosby property, following voter approval of Measure II last month.
Measure II campaigns exceed quarter million dollars
High-rollers threw more than $170,000 into the battle over Dublin’s Measure II during the last few weeks, raising year-to-date committee collections to over $250,000 combined, according to recently released financial statements.
Dublin Boulevard extension, open space at center of Measure II
Commercial development may spring up on nearly half of the Crosby property between Livermore and Dublin if voters in the latter city pass Measure II, dubbed the “Dublin Traffic Relief, Clean Air/Open Space Preservation Measure”.
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Special Districts
Financial plans divide BART board candidates Hernandez, Grcar
Safety and fiscal management are top priorities for incumbent Melissa Hernandez and challenger Joe Grcar in the race for BART Board of Directors in District 5. But differing methodologies separate the hopefuls aiming to represent a large portion of the Tri-Valley…
College board candidates in Tri-Valley share top priorities
Three seats on the Chabot-Las Positas Community College Board of Trustees were due for election in the Tri-Valley this fall, but only one of those races will appear on the ballot.
Lanza announces run for reelection to college district board
Steve Lanza is running to reclaim his seat on the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Board of Trustees for Area 7, which serves Livermore, areas of east Dublin and southeast San Ramon.
State Assembly
Another rematch between Bauer-Kahan, Rubay for Assembly District 16
The race to represent the bulk of the Tri-Valley in the lower legislative house in Sacramento features familiar names this fall – the same two names on the November ballot for the past three election cycles, in fact.
Congress
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Huang challenges GOP endorsement of competitor amid lagging tallies in Congressional District 14 race
As unofficial tallies stack up for the Congressional District 14 seat in two independent elections, the top Republican candidate has publicly questioned her party’s decision…
Cook-Kallio reflects on reelection to Alameda County Board of Education
With the vast majority of ballots tallied, it’s now clear that Cheryl Cook-Kallio will remain in her seat as the Alameda County Board of Education…
Election Night: Wahab holds big lead in special primary, but short of 50% needed to avoid runoff for Congress
Democrat Aisha Wahab has collected nearly half of the votes counted so far in a crowded special election for Congressional District 14, good for a…
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Meet the candidates: Special primary election for Congressional District 14
Tri-Valley residents will be among those voting in the primary special election next week to select a candidate to complete the remainder of a term…
Jones Dickson declares victory in Alameda County district attorney election
Ursula Jones Dickson reacted to her victory in the Alameda County district attorney election Monday after the county’s latest results update that day showed the…
Bonner leapfrogs Johnson in race for Alameda County judgeship; Warren seals victory
As the processing of primary election ballots in Alameda County nears completion, candidates have swapped places in the race for one county judgeship while the…
FBI raids Contra Costa assessor’s office, 2 residences
The FBI served three federal search warrants Tuesday morning at the Contra Costa County Assessor’s office, as well as two residences, including that of the…
Election update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in November
Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November general election in the race for California governor, setting up a longshot contest against Democrat Xavier Becerra…
California insurance commissioner race is set: Kim vs. Allen
For the first time since California insurance commissioner became an elected position, two Democrats will vie for the job in November.
Hernandez strengthens second-place hold in bid for runoff with Wahab for Congressional District 14
Former Dublin mayor and current BART Board President Melissa Hernandez improved her runner-up position in the Congressional District 14 regular primary election with the latest…
One close Alameda County judge election tightens, other widens in latest results drop
Both elections for Alameda County Superior Court judge remain at single-digit percentage differences in the latest results update Friday afternoon, with the closer contest from…
Jones Dickson poised to retain spot as Alameda County DA after early ballot counts
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson ended Tuesday’s primary election with a significant lead ahead of her two challengers that has so far held…
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